Career

Effective Networking Strategies for Career Development

Regardless of your industry, if you’re looking to truly advance your career, there’s one thing you can’t do without: Networking. Networking is the number one job search and career growth strategy. It’s a planned process of seeking information, advice and additional contacts.  Networking is NOT asking for a job. It’s building a sincere relationship and […]

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The Ultimate Guide: 10 LinkedIn Strategies to Get Recruiters In Your DM: Tips from a Career Coach

LinkedIn, the magical realm where formal meets fun. Boasting over 700 million users worldwide, LinkedIn is an incredible platform for fostering connections, growing your professional network and even securing your dream job.  While it’s true that job hunting can be really difficult, there are things that you can do to make it easier, and at

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The Silent Struggle: African Immigrants and the Battle Against Underemployment

The Silent Struggle: African Immigrants and the Battle Against Underemployment

Did you know that a study conducted by the Pew Research Center revealed that while the underemployment rate for U.S.-born citizens with bachelor’s degrees is 29%, this figure jumps to a staggering 40% for immigrants? The rates are even more pronounced for African immigrants. And for our neighbour, Canada, in major cities like Toronto and

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